What is he/she like?
A more specific version, used to clarify who you're asking about: 'What is he like?' or 'What is she like?'
The plural form, used to ask 'What are they like?'
A simple statement to describe someone's height: 'He/She is tall.' Use this structure for any adjective.
Used to describe features with the verb 'tener' (to have): 'He/She has brown hair.'
A: What is your new boss like? B: She is very smart and kind.
My brother is short and has green eyes.
A: What are your grandparents like? B: They are very nice and generous.
She is young and has long, blond hair.
The structure '¿Cómo es?' is universal. The main variations are in the vocabulary used for descriptions.
It's common to hear 'chaparro/a' for short, and 'güero/a' for a fair-skinned or blond person.
For a group of people you're familiar with, you would use 'vosotros': '¿Cómo sois?'. 'Majo/a' is a very common adjective for 'nice' or 'pleasant'. 'Rubio/a' is used for blond.
'Mono/a' is used to describe a blond or fair-skinned person. 'Chévere' is a common word to describe someone as 'cool' or 'great'.
The 'vos' form is used: '¿Cómo sos?'. 'Morocho/a' is used to describe someone with dark hair and/or an olive complexion.
Using 'estar' instead of 'ser'. '¿Cómo está?' means 'How is he/she feeling right now?', while '¿Cómo es?' refers to permanent characteristics or personality. For descriptions, always use 'ser'.
Forgetting adjective agreement. Adjectives must match the gender and number of the person they describe. Incorrect: 'Mi hermana es alto'. Correct: 'Mi hermana es alta'.
Using 'ser' for age. In Spanish, you use the verb 'tener' (to have) for age. Incorrect: 'Ella es 25 años'. Correct: 'Ella tiene 25 años'.
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